Paula Nickson

Leadership Coach & Trainer

Paula is a leadership coach and trainer with over 20 years of experience across public, corporate, SME, and third-sector organisations. She combines hands-on expertise with a practical, results-driven approach to helping leaders unlock potential, inspire teams, and achieve lasting success.

Holding ICF-accredited coach certification since 2016, Paula has worked with over 200 SME business leaders, addressing challenges such as strategic planning, team dynamics, and personnel management. Her clients (ranging from start-ups to established enterprises) value her ability to deliver tailored support that drives meaningful progress.

Paula’s key approaches include:

  • Running leadership peer networks for collaborative problem-solving and shared learning
  • Delivering experiential leadership programmes that equip participants to apply their learning immediately and throughout their careers
  • Providing 1:1 coaching to help clients achieve meaningful results

Having led organisations in fast-paced environments, Paula understands the pressures leaders face and the transformative impact of great leadership. With a background in science, engineering, senior management, and as a CEO, Paula combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of motivation, empowering leaders to drive positive, sustainable change.